I will send over access to the course textbook upon successful acceptance of the bid and provide these directions in a word document as attached.
Submit a written proposal for a group you would like to lead in the future. The purpose of this assignment is to provide hands-on experience in planning a group. This proposal should include an outline for six (6) 1.5 hour sessions of group and should include the following components:
- Description of the group
- Issue the group will address
- Age the group will target
- Leadership style of the group leader
- Detailed agenda for 6 group sessions
- Explanation of the transitions between group stages
Your paper should be in APA format (no abstract) and divided into the sections as listed in the rubric below:
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Group Proposal Project Rubric |
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Paper Sections (please ensure your paper is in this order) |
Possible Points |
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Title Page |
2.5 |
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Introduction and Rationale (1 page or less) |
5 |
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Description Describe the type of group you are proposing and the need, or reasons, for the group you are forming. In your description of why you are proposing your particular group, make sure to include personal knowledge and research that supports the use and effectiveness of support groups with the targeted population. |
7.5 |
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Sessions Outline x 6 (2 pages or less). For each 1.5 hour individual session List the specific goals to be accomplished. Under each goal, list the specific actions, exercises or processes that will be used to accomplish each goal and the amount of time that will be given to each activity. List the supplies needed Describe the room set up and explain rationale |
45 (7.5 for each session) |
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Marketing and Screening (2 pages or less) Describe the intended audience/potential members Describe the criteria for determining who should not be included in the group and why Develop a flyer that will advertise your group so that potential group members will have enough information to decide on joining your group. |
5 |
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Theory (1 page or less) Describe the particular counseling theory you will use and why Describe how your theory will inform your particular goals |
5 |
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Consent (1 page or less) Develop a consent form to be completed by each participant that is based on what you have learned in the course |
5 |
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5 |
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Survey instrument Develop a survey instrument (No more than one page), to be given to your group members at the end of the group, that will solicit information so that you can evaluate whether your group accomplished the goals stated above. |
5 |
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Problem‐Solving (2 pages or less) Based on recommendations from group experts, describe how you will address each potential group problem listed below: o The chronic talker o The silent member o The member who attacks another in the group o The member who stops coming |
7.5 |
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References (5 minimum) All your ideas and assertions must be supported by professional books and articles only. All references need to be current and scholarly within 10 years. |
2.5 |
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APA Format, Grammar, and Professional Writing Your paper should be formatted in APA and include running head, subheadings, and page numbers. References within and in bibliography should be APA formatted. |
5 |
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Total: |
100 |
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